The energetic couple of Julie Médeville and Xavier Gonet run a host of well known and respected domaines: Château Respide-Médeville in Graves, the legendary Château Gilette and Château Les Justices in Sauternes, Domaine des Justices in Bordeaux, and Maison Gonet-Médeville in Champagne.

In 2004, Julie Médeville took over from her father Christian Médeville. The union between Julie and Xavier allowed him a foothold in Bordeaux while she now has access to Champagne’s vineyards. Xavier inherited some fantastic vineyards that they now operate as Gonet-Médeville. In 2009, they acquired Château des Eyrins, in Margaux.

The two have set a high standard for all their properties. It was Christian’s father, Réné, who started the Gilette tradition of very long élevages in concrete vats. But the spirit of their wines is contemporary, incorporating modern oenological and technological know-how. The red Graves is made in concert with oenologist Olivier Degas with the intention of expressing that Graves’ character: textured, elegant and very drinkable.